Prepare/Research Information

Do Not Delay Reporting an Incident
If the release has the potential to cause illness, injury or damage
on site or off site, do not hesitate to ask for assistance. Immediate
on site response to a hazardous materials incident, to prevent possible
off site problems, is good but should not be done with untrained people
who may be killed, seriously injured or subject to health risks.

Information for the Report
The National Response Center will have to be notified of the covered
release. After the incident is under control, a written report has to be
submitted to the LEPC and MDE and the National Response Center. This
report should include:

Name of chemical released

If the chemical is a listed EHS

Quantity of chemical released

Date, time and duration of release

Person who provided initial verbal notification to the National Response Center

Identification of the environmental media into which the release occurred

Health risks (know or anticipated acute or chronic risks associated with the release)

Medical attention and information availability

Precautions that were taken to prevent a recurrence of a similar release

Further information that is relevant to the chemical release

Fire
If a fire should occur in an on site farm or co-op storage containing
EHS or hazardous chemicals, it can be reportable under Section 304. It
is wise to submit a site plan to notify emergency responders of storage
locations. If a storage area is involved in a fire, expect the
firefighters to allow this fire to burn as hot as possible to consume
the stored materials. Notification of storage areas can eliminate any
"guess work" by emergency responders and assist in fire suppression
activities.

Chemical Inventory Reporting
Under SARA Title III, Section 311 and 312, Chemical
Inventory Reporting, any chemical used in routine agricultural
activities is exempt from reporting. If any inventory is maintained for
non-agricultural uses, over the designated TPQ or 10,000 pounds, it must
be reported to the Maryland Department of the Environment, the Harford
County Local Emergency Planning Committee and the local fire department
who responds to your facility.

For additional information on
SARA Title III contact Harford County Division of Emergency Operations
at 410-638-4900 or email your request.